Is Back Market legit for buying refurbished electronics?

Yes — Back Market is generally a legitimate marketplace for refurbished electronics, not an obvious scam. It can be a good place to buy refurbished phones, laptops, tablets, and similar devices if you understand that you’re buying from third-party refurbishers through Back Market, so the individual seller, item condition, warranty terms, and return policy matter a lot.

Best way to use it safely:

• Buy only listings with clear condition grades, warranty coverage, and return windows.
• Compare the final price against Apple Certified Refurbished, manufacturer refurbished, Amazon Renewed, Best Buy, eBay Refurbished, and local retailer deals.
• Check battery-health guarantees carefully, especially for iPhones, MacBooks, and laptops.
• Inspect the device immediately when it arrives: battery health, screen, cameras, ports, speakers, charging, serial/IMEI status, storage size, and carrier lock status.
• Keep packaging and document issues with photos or videos in case you need a return.

I’d consider Back Market a reasonable option when the discount is meaningful and the warranty/return terms are clear. I would avoid it if the price is only slightly cheaper than manufacturer-certified refurbished or a new device on sale.